Loading…

Proverbs: Annotated & Explained is unavailable, but you can change that!

The biblical Book of Proverbs was compiled in the seventh century BCE and credited to King Solomon. In this fresh translation, Rami Shapiro unpacks the book, writing that its wisdom transcends time and place and instructs readers to live simply, without rationalizations and excuses.

6:12–15 Without self-discipline you are enslaved to desire, and every word you utter promotes a scheme. You wink at the truth and cause others to doubt. You feign humility as a ploy to spread evil gossip. You point a finger of blame and sully the reputation of the blameless. Your innermost thoughts are corrupt; your mind says yes when your heart pleads no. Your every desire is for exploitation. You delight in setting friends at odds. You are so intent on bringing misfortune to others, your own situation
Proverbs 6:12–15